Replacing child equipment

Replace child equipment record in the equipment hierarchy with another child equipment record.

To replace child equipment:

  1. Open the Child Equipment Replacementform.
  2. Parent Equipment—Enter the parent equipment of the child equipment to be replaced. The system automatically populates the equipment description and Organization.
  3. Child Equipment—Enter the child equipment to be replaced in the hierarchy. The system automatically populates the equipment description, Organization, Status, Class, Category, Location, Department, Manufacturer, Serial Number, and Model.
  4. Return for Repair—Select to designate the child equipment a repairable spare.
  5. Withdraw/Scrap—Select to scrap the child equipment.
  6. Return to Storeroom—Select to return the child equipment to the storeroom.
    Note: If you selected Return for Repair or Return to Storeroom, enter Store and Bin.
  7. New Equipment—Select a new child equipment to replace the old child. The system automatically populates the equipment description, Organization, Status, Class, Category, Location, Department, Manufacturer, Serial Number, Model Number, Store, Bin, and Lot.
  8. Select one of the following options:
    • Apply Structure Change Cost to Parent—Select to apply the cost of the equipment structure change to the parent equipment.
    • Apply Structure Change Cost to Child—Select to apply the cost of the equipment structure change to the child equipment.
  9. Create New WO—Select to create a new work order for the child equipment replacement
  10. Work Order Org.—Enter the work order organization. The system automatically populates WO Equipment.
  11. Standard WO—Enter the standard work order for the child equipment replacement.
  12. Select one of the following options:
    • Create WO Before Structure Change—Select to create the work order before the equipment structure change.
    • Create WO After Structure Change—Select to create the work order after the equipment structure change.
  13. Click Replace.
    Note: To detach the child equipment from the hierarchy without replacing it with another child equipment, click Detach.